Kevin Heffernan
Kevin Heffernan was a distinguished Gaelic football manager and player, known for leading the Dublin team to multiple All-Ireland victories in the 1970s. His strategic vision and leadership were instrumental in revitalizing Dublin football, and he fostered a strong team spirit that helped to elevate the profile of the sport in the capital.
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Kevin Heffernan was the manager of the Dublin team that faced Kerry in the 1975 final.
Year zero for modern football and the start of Kerry’s Golden Age – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-28
Kevin Heffernan is one of the proud lineage of St Vincent’s clubmen who have managed Dublin.
Ger Brennan appointed Dublin football manager on three-year term – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-09
Kevin Heffernan also guided teams to seven deciders, now surpassed by Jack O’Connor.
Breakdown of the 2025 All-Ireland football final by numbers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-25
Kevin Heffernan was O'Dwyer's great managerial rival during his time as Kerry manager.
a man who defied the odds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-05
Kevin Heffernan was a rival manager to Mick O'Dwyer during the iconic Kerry and Dublin matches.
Some of Mick O’Dwyer’s greatest days on and off the pitch – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-03
The sideline battle of wits that he waged with Kevin Heffernan and Eugene McGee not only defined a generation for GAA fans.
‘He set the standard for all of us and we’re only trotting after him’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-03
Kevin Heffernan was the Dublin manager and had a notable rivalry with Mick O'Dwyer.
‘I’m addicted, totally addicted to the game’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-03
Kevin Heffernan was a key influence in the revival of Gaelic games in Dublin and a rival of Mick O'Dwyer.
Kerry football legend Mick O’Dwyer dies at the age of 88 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-03
Kevin Heffernan was the manager under whom Paddy Cullen's team won All-Ireland titles.
Dublin goalkeeper and manager known for sharp reflexes and quick-witted humour – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15
